Finding 58140 (2022-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing documentation in tenant files prevents compliance with HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Required forms, including Form HUD-50059 and inspection records, were not found.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for maintaining tenant files to ensure all necessary documents are collected and stored properly.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001 Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ? Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) and Project Rental Assistance, Assistance Listing No. 14.157. Condition Two tenant files were selected for testing and the required documentation to determine eligibility, as required by the HUD Regulatory Agreement, could not be located as follows: ? 2 files were missing Form HUD-50059, Owner?s Certification of Compliance ? 1 file was missing the move-in and move-out inspection forms Criteria Tenant files and all required documents should be maintained as established by HUD requirements. Cause There were no procedures in place to ensure that all tenant files were properly maintained. Effect Inadequate tenant file documentation has resulted in the Corporation?s inability to comply with HUD regulations. Recommendation We recommend the Corporation establish procedures for maintaining tenant files to comply with HUD requirements for verification of tenant information, as required. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the recommendation and will establish procedures with the managing agent to ensure all tenant files are maintained in accordance with HUD regulations.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-001: Section 202, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 Two tenant files were selected for testing and the required documentation to determine eligibility, as required by the HUD Regulatory Agreement, could not be located as follows: ? 2 files were missing Form HUD-50059, Owner?s Certification of Compliance ? 1 file was missing the move-in and move-out inspection forms Recommendation: We recommend the Corporation establish procedures for maintaining tenant files to comply with HUD requirements for verification of tenant information, as required. Action Taken: Management agrees with the recommendation and will establish procedures with the managing agent to ensure all tenant files are maintained in accordance with HUD regulations.

Categories

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 634582 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.02M